For the Reporter

CHS Auburn and its outlying Cenex locations are gathering donations of money and food to help CHS reach its goal of raising more than two million meals for hungry families.

As part of CHS Harvest for Hunger food and fund drive, CHS Auburn will accept contributions from now through March 20 at its locations in Auburn, Black Diamond, Chehalis, Chimacum, Gig Harbor/Purdy and Poulsbo, and deliver them to regional food banks.

Donations collected will support families using local food banks and Food Lifeline.

“We’re excited to participate in CHS Harvest for Hunger,” said Edward Scheetz, general manager. “To support local donations to CHS Harvest for Hunger, CHS Country Operations also will make a contribution to help friends and neighbors right here in our community. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to multiply the impact of every donation we make.”

Financial donations are encouraged because they enable food banks to use their buying power to provide nutritious food at deeply discounted rates. In fact, every $1 donated provides between 3.7 and 7 meals. (Number of meals per dollar varies by region.)

CHS Auburn is a business unit of CHS Inc., a leading energy, grains and foods global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives throughout the United States. For nearly 80 years, the CHS system has valued volunteerism and been a responsible steward in its communities.

The CHS Harvest for Hunger food and fund drive is designed to harness the power of the 70 CHS-owned/locally governed cooperatives to address America’s growing hunger problem.

“Hunger is a reality for many,” Scheetz said. “Our goal of helping to harvest more than two million meals is within reach, so let’s pull together and show how much the country cares.”